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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.30, 897.44 and 233.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.30, 897.44 and 233.09 is: 349.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.30 : 897.44 = 233.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.30/897.44 = 233.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.30x = 897.44 × 233.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.30x = 209,184.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,184.29/598.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.63

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